Height
4 meters
Year Built
2000
Address
Townsville, QLD 4810
The Lowdown
The Big Brolga in Townsville celebrates one of Australia's most elegant birds - the brolga, famous for its spectacular dancing displays. These tall grey cranes perform elaborate dances involving bobbing, bowing, and leaping with outstretched wings, a behavior that has captivated observers for thousands of years. Brolgas feature prominently in Aboriginal culture and storytelling. The Big Brolga honors this graceful bird and its importance to Queensland's tropical wetlands, where flocks gather to perform their mesmerizing courtship rituals.
Did you know?
"Aboriginal stories often feature dancing brolgas"
History
Brolgas have been significant in Aboriginal culture for thousands of years. The Big Brolga celebrates this iconic Australian bird and its importance to Queensland's wetland ecosystems.
More Fun Facts
- •Brolgas perform elaborate dancing displays
- •They can stand up to 1.3 meters tall
- •Aboriginal stories often feature dancing brolgas
- •They mate for life
- •Brolga flocks gather in wetlands during dry season
Visiting Tips
- 💡Townsville's wetlands support brolga populations
- 💡Magnetic Island is accessible by ferry
- 💡The Strand offers great waterfront walks
- 💡Real brolgas can be seen in rural areas
- 💡The Reef HQ Aquarium is excellent for marine life
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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